Lawmakers Reach Iraq-Afghan Aid Deal

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By KEN GUGGENHEIM
Associated Press Writer

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Congressional negotiators agreed Wednesday on an $87 billion aid package for Iraq and Afghanistan that meets a White House demand that none of the money be provided as loans.

Despite rising criticism in Congress over the handling of the war, the package worked out by House-Senate negotiators largely resembles the proposal submitted by President Bush. The House and Senate are expected to act quickly to give the bill final approval before it goes to Bush for his signature.

But both Republicans and Democrats expressed frustration over what they described as the White House's disdainful treatment of Congress on Iraq.

"You bump up to a degree of arrogance over and over," said Rep. Frank Wolf, R-Va.

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[mike_c]

1. another betrayal to add to the PATRIOT Act and the IWR....

Spineless rat bastards!